Educate. Empower. Make an impact across the Hunter Valley.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $60.58 – $62.82 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ672775

Location: Negotiable

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting temporary opportunity is available for a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to join our team and support staff across the Hunter Valley, Kurri Kurri, Cessnock, Scone, Singleton and Muswellbrook areas.

This is a unique opportunity to work across multiple sites, supporting a broad range of staff and services while helping build workforce capability, confidence and clinical skills. The successful applicant can be based at any of the participating sites, providing flexibility to suit your location. This is a job-share position, with the successful applicant supported by an established and experienced CNE. Start times and working hours are negotiable, providing flexibility to balance your work and lifestyle.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a key role in supporting staff development and ensuring teams have the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, high-quality care.

With access to fleet vehicles, you will travel across the region to:

• Provide education, training and support across multiple sites and services.
• Support a broad range of staff including nursing, allied health and administration teams.
• Facilitate mandatory education and support staff to maintain required competencies.
• Identify learning needs and provide targeted education and upskilling.
• Deliver service-specific education to support clinical practice and workforce capability.
• Assist with clinical competencies, assessment and ongoing staff development.
• Participate in audits and use findings to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with staff and services across the Hunter Valley.
• Work collaboratively with the established CNE to coordinate and deliver education across the region.

About you

We are looking for an approachable and motivated educator who enjoys working with people and can confidently support staff across a diverse range of services.

You will bring:

• Community nursing and/or clinical education experience (both desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build rapport and positive working relationships with a diverse range of staff.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and travel between sites.
• A supportive and approachable manner, with a passion for helping others develop their skills and confidence.
• The ability to act as a trusted point of contact for education, training and competency support.

Essential requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

What we can offer you:

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kerry-Ann Inder on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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